Should I Self-Identify as a Person with a Disability?

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Meaningful Employment for People with Disabilities Changes Lives

Mark’s journey up until that point in 2016 was very similar to many individuals with disabilities. Mark has had a lifelong struggle with le

Meaningful Employment for People with Disabilities Changes Lives

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Corporations Have a Responsibility to Share Their Diversity Strategy

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer defined as a “nice thing to do” but rather a key component of a company’s brand identity.

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Former NFL Player Marques Ogden Opens Up About Personal Bankruptcy, Depression and Alcoholism

In 2013, after a five year career in the NFL that netted him millions of dollars, Marques Ogden declared personal bankruptcy. But Marques...

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Creating a Strategic Playbook to Attract and Hire People with Disabilities

Nearly 40% of employers are having challenges hiring qualified employees, while at the same time one in five people in the United States hav

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You’re Not Being Braggadocious: Why it’s OK to Highlight Your Company’s Diversity & Inclusion Ef

If your business is inclusive and has a diverse group of employees, it behooves you to showcase that as often as possible. Why? When people

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It's Time to Rethink Your Hiring Strategy: Why You Need to Start Outsourcing Your Recruiting Eff

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives: The Measurable Business Benefits of Hiring People with Disabiliti

Nearly 40% of employers are having challenges hiring qualified employees, while at the same time one in five people in the United States hav

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March is National Developmental Disability Awareness Month

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